After an electric premiere edition Sea Star festival is set to return to beautiful Stella Maris laguna in Umag on May 25th and 26th, while the opening day will take place on May 24th and the after party on Sunday, May 27th.

The festival was nominated for ‘Best European New Festival’ at the prestigious European Festival Awards. Umag is a beautiful Istrian town, with gorgeous renaissance buildings and narrow streets – the perfect place to chill after wrecking yourself all day.

Come for the tunes, stay for the views. Just a short ride away from the Serbian capital Belgrade, the magical Petrovaradin Fortress set high on the banks of the river Danube in Novi Sad provides the setting for EXIT Festival.

What started as a student protest in 2000, with young people fighting for political change and freedom, EXIT continues to spread positive vibes, promoting change and positive education, supporting many community and humanitarian missions, while throwing a damn good party.

5. Swot up on all the artists none of your friends have ever heard of at OFF Festival in Katowice, Poland.

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OFF Festival takes place in ‘Three Lake Valley’, Katowice – a beautiful green oasis in the heart of industrial Silesia. OFF is promoted as being “a way of life, one that flies in the face of current trends and stays true to itself”.

Organiser Artur Rojek aims to at support art and music with the festival bringing many acts to Poland for the first time. OFF Festival’s reputation is growing year on year driven by the festivals forward–thinking, eclectic music policy and it’s bold and eclectic lineups.

6. Party with the Dutch at the Lowlands Festival in Netherlands.

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Taking place next to the Walib Fairgrounds, Biddinghuizen Lowlands features some of the biggest headliners, impressive installations including the new iconic Armadillo food and drink area, plus unique covers for every stage so you can enjoy all the music rain or shine.

Just over an hour’s drive from Amsterdam, you can easily mix your festival trip with a few days city break in Amsterdam if you snag yourself some cheap flights!